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On a cloud: Grow your business

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Lelian Chew (centre), founder of Singapore company, The Floral Atelier – which uses the cloud accounting platform, Xero – with members of her team.

Success factors for scaling – from start-up to global enterprise

● Founders determine a start-up’s initial mission and vision, but in-house talent can help ensure plans become reality ● Corporate leaders can help to bolster progress and culture of start-ups

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How the rise of ‘super app’ platforms has transformed small business operations

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What will 2020 hold for small businesses as world’s digital economy grows?

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5 common SME mistakes - and the solutions from cloud technology

New technology tools such as access to real-time accounting data, invoice automation and latest payment methods can help businesses achieve good financial health

13 Jan 2022 - 2:25PM

Cloud technology provides a convenient platform to help small businesses keep track of financial health and avoid simple mistakes. Photo: Shutterstock

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What can Hong Kong’s accounting industry expect in 2020 and beyond?

Success of modern practices depends not only on competence and foresight but also how fast firms switch to cloud accounting

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6 business leaders reveal how companies can grow with – or without – outside funds

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6 ways SMEs can access working capital through alternative financing

When seeking financing, small businesses often require collateral as they are traditionally seen as high financial risk by major lenders

27 Aug 2019 - 10:53AM

The rise of fintech has opened up a range of new avenues for SMEs to generate working capital

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Economic uncertainty should be a push factor for SMEs to broaden horizons

Many firms reliant on US and mainland China for supplies and sales feel increasingly vulnerable as dispute between nations intensifies

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Why banking innovation can change the game for small businesses

Accounting digitalisation, direct e-payment access and cost savings by migrating to cloud can boost performance of SMEs

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Leveraging the app ecosystem to achieve fast and affordable scalability

Emerging digital ecosystems is the future of software and may account for revenues of over US$60 trillion by 2025

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Digitising a company’s operations with solutions such as complementary apps for inventory management can help to reduce man-hours spent on routine tasks.

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What are the significant takeaways for SMEs from 2019 Hong Kong Budget?

[Paid Post] The focus of the 2019 Hong Kong Budget on February 27 was on “supporting enterprises, safeguarding jobs, stabilising the economy and strengthening livelihoods”.

6 Jun 2019 - 11:17AM

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8 things to consider when building a sustainable international business

[Paid Post] The number of start-ups in Hong Kong continues to increase. A report by InvestHK shows that last year, Hong Kong’s start-up ecosystem grew by 18 per cent, generating a 51 per cent surge in jobs created.

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How digital tools can help businesses overcome economic uncertainty

[Paid Post] Today’s business climate is an uncertain one. The trade war between the United States and China culminated in the rapid rise of inflation and an economic slowdown in many countries last year.

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Digital tools make it easier to master financial ins and outs of your business

[Paid Post] Cash flow management is the process of tracking how much money is coming into and going out of your business. It is something every business owner must master, as it gives you insight into your company’s financial health. In a nutshell, you would want to earn more than you spend.

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Increasing the chances of success for small businesses: The SME growth guide

A guide for entrepreneurs to spot the ups and downs of running a SME — and how to unlock your potential with cloud-based technologies.

15 May 2019 - 12:52PM

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Five cloud-based tech trends business owners should know now

As a small-business owner, it can be hard to keep up with the pace of technology innovation. What should you be looking at? We break it down for you …

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6 cloud computing best practices to secure your business data

[Paid Post] Cloud computing is a massive global industry. Research company Gartner forecasts that the market will reach US$411 billion by 2020 – growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.31 per cent.

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What are the biggest challenges when it’s time to migrate to the cloud?

[Paid Post] Cloud platforms and applications have become an integral part of the IT infrastructure of enterprises around the world.

6 Jun 2019 - 11:19AM

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6 ways cloud accounting can help to transform small businesses

[Paid Post] Accounting is the backbone of all companies, both big and small. It allows the owners to keep track of their finances and business performance, and conduct analysis and financial forecasting to plan ahead.

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How cloud computing can help small companies compete with industry giants

From public to private and hybrid, cloud technology and its adoption have grown exponentially over the past decade and along with that comes a slew of technical jargon that promises to confuse even the industry professionals.

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